• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
Azar Confirms FDA Struck Down Sale of Subpar Chinese Masks Being Sold in the US

Azar Confirms FDA Struck Down Sale of Subpar Chinese Masks Being Sold in the US

August 4, 2020
FBI Probing ‘Targeted Terror Attack’ In Colorado

FBI Probing ‘Targeted Terror Attack’ In Colorado

June 1, 2025
VANESSA BATTAGLIA: Hegseth Is Right To Demand Afghanistan Withdrawal Accountability

VANESSA BATTAGLIA: Hegseth Is Right To Demand Afghanistan Withdrawal Accountability

June 1, 2025
LEIF LARSON: We Can’t Let Microsoft Unfairly Dominate The Tech Marketplace

LEIF LARSON: We Can’t Let Microsoft Unfairly Dominate The Tech Marketplace

June 1, 2025
STEVE MILLOY: Trump To Revive The Nuclear Power Industry

STEVE MILLOY: Trump To Revive The Nuclear Power Industry

June 1, 2025
Nonprofit Funded By Chinese Gov’t-Linked Entities Backs Blue State’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Climate Law

Nonprofit Funded By Chinese Gov’t-Linked Entities Backs Blue State’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Climate Law

May 31, 2025
Why On-And-Off Voters Who Backed Trump May Be GOP’s Midterm Silver Bullet

Why On-And-Off Voters Who Backed Trump May Be GOP’s Midterm Silver Bullet

May 31, 2025
MICHAEL LUCCI: US Multinationals Must Exit China

MICHAEL LUCCI: US Multinationals Must Exit China

May 31, 2025
CASEY RYAN: Loudoun County Is Back In The Election Year Headlines Again

CASEY RYAN: Loudoun County Is Back In The Election Year Headlines Again

May 31, 2025
DAVID BLACKMON: Did Trump And Hochul Just Swap An Offshore Wind Farm For A Pipeline?

DAVID BLACKMON: Did Trump And Hochul Just Swap An Offshore Wind Farm For A Pipeline?

May 31, 2025
Father Of DJ Daniel Gives Heartbreaking Health Update About Son

Father Of DJ Daniel Gives Heartbreaking Health Update About Son

May 30, 2025
Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Push For Mass Federal Firings

Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Push For Mass Federal Firings

May 30, 2025
Musk Leaves DOGE With a Black Eye — Literally 

Musk Leaves DOGE With a Black Eye — Literally 

May 30, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home IJR

Azar Confirms FDA Struck Down Sale of Subpar Chinese Masks Being Sold in the US

by Meaghan Ellis
August 4, 2020 at 1:33 pm
in IJR
235 17
0
Azar Confirms FDA Struck Down Sale of Subpar Chinese Masks Being Sold in the US
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is offering details about a federal probe into subpar, KN95 masks from China being sold in the United States.

During an interview on Fox News’ “Mornings with Maria,” Azar weighed in on the Wall Street Journal’s recent analysis that suggested the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially allowed Chinese-manufactured, low-quality KN95 masks to be sold in the U.S., which created “confusion about which Chinese brands could be trusted for medical use.” The FDA has since revoked the approval.

According to Azar, the investigative findings determined that some of the manufacturers were not reliable. He also noted that the quality of the masks had not been verified.

He also noted FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn’s role in determining “alternative regulatory pathways” for the country to acquire more masks.

However, those pathways would be contingent on whether or not there is “a reputable operator, if the product was approved in reputable countries other than China, or if there was independent data validation behind it.”

Azar added, “What we found, though, was that on inspection, some of the manufacturers were not reliable and they had not actually gotten that independent test verification. FDA quickly removed those products from the market.”

“So I think it just shows that FDA has, under President Trump’s direction, been very nimble, very adaptable to meet this unprecedented pandemic,” Azar said.

See Azar’s remarks below (starting at 4:30):

Azar’s latest comments come months after shortages of both N95 and KN95 masks.

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, at the beginning of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) opted not to recommend face coverings for everyone due to the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and prioritization of healthcare workers, as previously reported on IJR. He said:

“Well, the reason for that is that we were concerned, the public health community and many people were saying this, … that it was at a time when personal protective equipment, including the N95 masks and the surgical masks, were in very short supply.”

However, the surge in coronavirus cases over the last several weeks has led to mask mandates in multiple states which has increased the demand for masks yet again. As of Tuesday afternoon, there are more than 4.8 million confirmed coronavirus cases across the United States.

Tags: Alex AzarChinaCoronavirus Outbreak
Share196Tweet123
Meaghan Ellis

Meaghan Ellis

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th